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Thales Selected to Prepare France for the New Schengen Area Entry/Exit System

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Monday, March 22, 2021
Software, Mobile, Wireless, Data management, Other Travel, Technology, Travel, Other Government, Security, Rail, Homeland security, Air, Transport, Public policy, Government, Marketing, Biometrics, Law enforcement in Europe, Human activities, Multi-speed Europe, Schengen Area, Border control, Interactive kiosk, Access control, Identity document, Automated border control system

In 2022 Member States of the Schengen Area will be required to have a biometric entry and exit system to register non-European citizens crossing an EU external border.

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  • In 2022 Member States of the Schengen Area will be required to have a biometric entry and exit system to register non-European citizens crossing an EU external border.
  • Thales has been selected by the French Ministry of the Interior to deliver several hundred pre-registration kiosks at various border crossing points.
  • Therefore, France will be equipped with a state-of-the-art biometric solution to streamline and secure its air, land and sea border crossings.
  • The pre-registration kiosks manufactured by Thales are equipped with our state-of-the-art technologies for identity creation and verification.

AHF Backs Lancet's Call for Leadership on Vaccine Equity

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Saturday, March 13, 2021
Public policy, Publishing, Other Government, Healthcare reform, Pharmaceutical, Communications, General Health, Women, Infectious diseases, Public policy, Government, MEN, Gay & Lesbian, Family, AIDS, Consumer, Health, Vaccination, Vaccine, Virology

AHF recently voiced its concerns on delays many countries were forced to endure due to COVAXs slow rollout and condemned wealthy countries for hoarding enough vaccines to inoculate their populations multiple times over.

Key Points: 
  • AHF recently voiced its concerns on delays many countries were forced to endure due to COVAXs slow rollout and condemned wealthy countries for hoarding enough vaccines to inoculate their populations multiple times over.
  • We must ensure the entire world is vaccinated to defeat this pandemic, and that cannot happen until all countries have the requisite quantities of vaccines.
  • If one nation has COVID-19 with no access to vaccines, we all are in danger, said AHF Africa Bureau Chief Dr. Penninah Iutung.
  • To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org , find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth and follow us on Twitter: @aidshealthcare and Instagram: @aidshealthcare .

Former Microsoft CEO and Founder of USAFacts Begins State of the Union in Numbers College and University Talks on March 12 at the University of Texas at Austin

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Friday, March 12, 2021
Education, White House, Federal Government, Public policy, Government, State, Local, Other Government, Other Education, University, Technology, Computing, Industry economics), Demography, USAFacts, Steve Ballmer, Ballmer, Microsoft, Steve

Numbers are essential in determining where we stand as a nation, said USAFacts founder and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.

Key Points: 
  • Numbers are essential in determining where we stand as a nation, said USAFacts founder and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
  • What : The multi-city speaking tour will help university students and communities learn about the State of the Union in Numbers.
  • March 29, 4pm-5pm EST: Former Microsoft CEO and founder of USAFacts Steve Ballmer will discuss the State of the Union in Numbers at Spelman College.
  • April: Former Microsoft CEO and founder of USAFacts Steve Ballmer will discuss the State of the Union in Numbers at Stanford University.

AHF: Pandemic Anniversary - Lessons for the Next One

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Public policy, Government, AIDS, General Health, Health, Other Policy Issues, Other Government, Infectious diseases, Other Health, Articles, Health, Sarbecovirus, Atypical pneumonias, Occupational safety and health, Pandemics, Zoonoses, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, Severe acute respiratory syndrome, Coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic, Science diplomacy and pandemics

Today marks one year since the World Health Organization (WHO) belatedly declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .

Key Points: 
  • Today marks one year since the World Health Organization (WHO) belatedly declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
  • By early January 2020, it was already known the new virus was related to SARS, which had caused a deadly outbreak in the early 2000s, but WHO waited two months to declare a pandemic.
  • There were more than 118,000 cases in 114 countries, and 4,291 people had died of COVID-19 by March 2020.
  • Currently, there are more than 118 million cases of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) worldwide and over 2.6 million deaths.

U.S. Department of Defense Awards Booz Allen Two Spots on $600M Contract for 5G Experimentation and Testing

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Public policy, Government, Defense, Security, Technology, Other Government, Networks, Contracts, Technology, Science and technology, 5G, Internet of things, Technology forecasting, Service companies, Booz

On October 8, the Department of Defense (DoD) selected Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH), among other companies, to fulfill $600 million in awards for 5G experimentation and testing at five U.S. military locations.

Key Points: 
  • On October 8, the Department of Defense (DoD) selected Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH), among other companies, to fulfill $600 million in awards for 5G experimentation and testing at five U.S. military locations.
  • This contract represents the largest full-scale 5G testing done to date for dual-use applications in the world and will help move DoD towards full-scale 5G military deployment.
  • This project builds on a task order Booz Allen was awarded last year for up to $561 million to maximize soldiers performance on and off the battlefield.
  • For more than 100 years, business, government, and military leaders have turned to Booz Allen Hamilton to solve their most complex problems.

AHF: COVID-19 Vax Hoarding Will Prolong the Pandemic

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Other Government, AIDS, Health, Congressional News, Views, Other Health, Public policy, Government, Pharmaceutical, Philanthropy, Infectious diseases, General Health, Foundation, White House, Federal Government, Public policy, Other Policy Issues, Articles, Health, COVID-19 pandemic, Occupational safety and health, Pandemics, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Vaccine, Deployment of COVID-19 vaccines

AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) warned today that the U.S. government and its British, European and Canadian partners risk undermining the global fight to control the COVID-19 pandemic with their vaccine hoarding practices.

Key Points: 
  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) warned today that the U.S. government and its British, European and Canadian partners risk undermining the global fight to control the COVID-19 pandemic with their vaccine hoarding practices.
  • The fight to control the COVID-19 pandemic wont be over until it is over everywhere.
  • We can and should take care of our own and low- and middle-income countries at the same time.
  • Vaccine hoarding by wealthy nations is drawing wider public criticism, as seen in a related article published in todays Washington Post: E.U.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Selects NWN to Provide Cloud Communications and Devices to State Agencies

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Other Government, Technology, Telecommunications, Public policy, Government, Software, Audio, Video, Networks, Internet, Hardware, VoIP, Telecommunications, Videotelephony, Data security, Computing, Cloud infrastructure, Teleconferencing, Cloud computing, Computer security, Unified communications

NWN Corporation , a leading Cloud Communications Service Provider (CCSP) delivering solutions for todays work-from-anywhere environment, has been awarded two contracts by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Key Points: 
  • NWN Corporation , a leading Cloud Communications Service Provider (CCSP) delivering solutions for todays work-from-anywhere environment, has been awarded two contracts by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • Under the statewide contracts ITT72 (category 2-9) and ITC73 (category 3), NWN can provide state agencies with unified communications and contact center services, as well as computers, devices, security and support, respectively.
  • Were very proud to support state and local governments especially in our home state, said Jim Sullivan, CEO of NWN.
  • With over 1,400 customers throughout the U.S., NWN provides integrated cloud communications, security, contact center, managed devices, connectivity, and advanced technology solutions.

Libya Selects HID Global to Launch First ePassport Program

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Technology, Professional services, Public policy, Government, Other Travel, Destinations, Travel, Other Transport, Security, Transport, Other Technology, Other Defense, Software, Other Professional Services, Defense, Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Other Government, Biometrics, HID Global, Assa Abloy, National security, Biometric passport, HID, Security

HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announced it has deployed the government of Libyas first diplomatic and special ePassport program.

Key Points: 
  • HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announced it has deployed the government of Libyas first diplomatic and special ePassport program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210309006022/en/
    The government of Libya has partnered with HID Global to successfully deploy its first diplomatic and special ePassport program with modernized passport booklets and HID Integrale for secure end-to-end ePassport lifecycle management.
  • HID Global designed, engineered and delivered the identity solution to the Libyan government in four months, even amid travel restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • HID, HID Global, the HID Blue Brick logo and the Chain Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of HID Global, ASSA ABLOY AB, or its affiliates(s) in the US and other countries and may not be used without permission.

Alan Wheat Joins Perdoceo Education Corporation Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ: PRDO), a provider of postsecondary education programs, today announced that Alan D. Wheat has been appointed to the Companys Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ: PRDO), a provider of postsecondary education programs, today announced that Alan D. Wheat has been appointed to the Companys Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Wheats appointment follows a March 8, 2021 vote by the Board of Directors to expand the number of eligible board seats from eight to nine.
  • Former Congressman Alan Wheat currently serves as the chair of the Polsinelli law firms national Public Policy Practice.
  • We are extremely pleased to have Alan Wheat join our board, said Thomas Lally, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Northwell Donates Items From First COVID-19 Vaccination to Smithsonian

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Nursing, Other Science, Other Government, Medical Supplies, Research, General Health, Public policy, Government, Other Health, Pharmaceutical, Arts, Museums, Healthcare reform, Medical devices, Entertainment, Infectious diseases, General Entertainment, Hospitals, Clinical trials, Biotechnology, Health, Science, Sandra Lindsay, Michael Dowling, Northwell Health, Health

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210309005818/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210309005818/en/
    The Smithsonian is getting artifacts from Americas first vaccination.
  • From left: Northwell CEO Michael Dowling, Sandra Lindsay, RN, and vaccinator Michelle Chester, DNP, during the historic moment on December 14, 2020. Credit Northwell Health.
  • Ms. Lindsay, director of critical care services at the hard-hit hospital, was the first person known to receive the vaccine.
  • It was an extraordinary moment, and I thank the Smithsonian for preserving this important milestone.